| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.42 | 9.429% | $28.9111 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 12.596% | $79.2788 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.75 | 11.362% | $190.1506 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.89 | 7.401% | $179.2415 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.37 | 5.625% | $190.5158 | $190.52 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.80 | 13.669% | $44.1036 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 6.475% | $141.4733 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.51 | $853.6747 | $853.67 | $853.65 | $853.70 | |